Irish inflation hits 4% on back of energy prices – The Irish Times
Surging energy prices drove Irish inflation to a three-year high of 4 per cent in October, up from…
UK Rules Out Winter Energy Shortages as Gas Prices Soar
There is no risk of power or gas outages during this winter in the UK, as there will…
Budget 2027 Q&A: Is there any change to the €3,000 tax-free gift amount per year? – The Irish Times
Thank youMinister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers and Minister for Finance Simon Harris at Government buildings. Photograph: Nick…
The World’s Diesel Problem Runs Deeper Than the Iran War
The nature of the shortage of diesel and jet fuel is more complex than most people realize. Based…
Dáil fuel row as Aontú highlights 89-year-old woman’s €860 home heating bill – The Irish Times
An 89-year-old woman paid €860 for less than half a tank of home heating oil, equivalent to three…
EU ministers mull windfall tax on excessive profits of power companies during Hormuz crisis – The Irish Times
Half a dozen states have requested a discussion of an EU-wide windfall tax on power companies that have…
Global markets are signalling danger. Here’s what it means for Irish households – The Irish Times
How do we interpret the turmoil on global markets? US longer-term borrowing costs have touched levels not seen…
ECB chief economist warns inflation squeeze will worsen, leaving door open for further rate hikes – The Irish Times
European Central Bank (ECB) chief economist Philip Lane has warned that the inflationary squeeze on households from rising…
Revenge of the fossil fuel industry? – The Irish Times
Sir, – Micheál Martin recognises vapes as “the revenge of big tobacco” (“Martin raises prospect of a vapes…
The two things that make Ireland expensive: Energy and housing – The Irish Times
The sources of stress differ across regions. In developing countries, it’s food prices. In the US, healthcare often…
Oil Majors Reap $93 Billion Windfall From the Iran War
Oil prices have soared in recent months as a result of the almost complete closure of the Strait…
Diesel and petrol prices surge in August with further rises expected in coming months – The Irish Times
Fuel prices have risen substantially in August with further increases expected in the coming months, according to AA…